Fiction Writing Made Easy

#175. 5 Easy Time Management Strategies To Write Your Novel Faster

Jan 7, 2025

Feeling stuck on your novel? Uncover the sneaky productivity block that's making you feel like a failure. Discover a chunking method to tackle overwhelm and transform your writing sessions. Beware the editing habit that derails your momentum. Learn how to reward yourself guilt-free to make writing a fun endeavor. Plus, tap into an energy-mapping trick to optimize your creative flow and get more done in less time. 2025 could be the year your novel comes to life!

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Overcoming perfectionism is crucial for writers, as it allows them to focus on completing drafts rather than getting stalled on perfecting sentences.

Implementing strategies like the Pomodoro Technique encourages writers to work in focused bursts, making the daunting task of novel writing more manageable.

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Intro

2min

Navigating Time Management in Novel Writing

4min

Enhancing Writing Productivity with Time Management Techniques

10min

Mastering Time Management for Writers

14min

Effective Time Management for Aspiring Novelists

2min

Feel stuck writing your novel? These 5 time management strategies will squash all productivity blocks to get your story finished—finally (and fast).

Why does finding the time to write feel so hard sometimes? We often blame our busy schedules (and yes, that's definitely part of it). But there's something else lurking around that stops your writing progress. And it has a way of making you feel like you're failing at this whole writing thing. Which is so not true.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on this sneaky (and very hidden) productivity block that keeps tripping you up. Plus, I'm sharing 5 powerful time management strategies to squash this writing bottleneck so you can finish your novel in 2025.

You’ll hear me talk about things like:

[03:35] The hidden truth about "not enough time" that's actually blocking your writing progress (and how to fix it).

[06:04] A simple ‘chunking method’ that reduces writing overwhelm and turns your sessions into productive, dopamine-fueled wins.

[10:45] The editing habit that's stealing your momentum, and most writers don't see it coming.

[22:28] A fun way to outsmart your brain into showing up for your writing (hello, guilt-free rewards!)

[26:26] An energy-mapping trick that leverages your best creative flow state to get more writing done in less time.

And so much more…

You've got a story inside you that deserves to be told, and 2025 is your year to hold that finished novel in your hands. Whether it's your debut or your next book in a growing series—your writing journey is too important to let productivity barriers hold you back. You've got this, and I'm here to help.

Enjoy this episode, and make sure to grab your free time management guide in the links section below to start implementing these strategies today.

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